In 1978, he moved to KDKA-TV in Pittsburgh, PA, as weekend sports anchor. He later became sports director, appearing on the station's 6 and 11 o'clock newscasts. Then, in October 1980, KDKA announced that he would join Pirates broadcast legend Lanny Frattare for televised games during the 1981 season.[1] He continued on the Pirates' broadcast team for nine seasons.[2]